Syllabus

KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
ERNAKULAM WEST (06) CLUSTER
DRAFT SCHEME AND SYLLABI

FOR
M. Tech. DEGREE PROGRAMME
IN
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
(2015 ADMISSION ONWARDS)
Kerala Technological University – Ernakulam – 06 Cluster
SCHEME AND SYLLABI FOR M. Tech. DEGREE PROGRAMME IN

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER-1
End Semester
Exam Internal Exam
Course No: Name L- T– P Credits
Slot Marks Duration
Marks
(hrs)
Advanced Structural
A 06CE6017* 4-0-0 40 60 3 4
Design
B 06CE6027* Structural Dynamics 4-0-0 40 60 3 4
Advanced 40 60
C 06CE6037** Construction 4-0-0 3 4
Management
Numerical Methods 40 60
D 06CE6047* 3-0-0 3 3
in Civil Engineering
E 06CE6X57 Elective I 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
Research
F 06CE6067*** 1-1-0 100 0 0 2
Methodology
G 06CE6077 Seminar 0-0-2 100 0 0 2
06CE6087 Advanced
H Construction 0-0-2 100 0 0 1
Planning Lab
Credits:23
Elective I( 06CE6X57)
06CE6157# Advanced Concrete Technology
06CE6257## Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity
06CE6357** Construction Equipments & Management
* Common with CASE

**Common with CEAM
***Common with CASE, CEAM, ENVT, GMST
# Common with CEAM, GMST
##Common with GMST
M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

SEMESTER-II
End Semester
Credits
Exam Internal Exam
Course No: Name L-T– P
Slot Marks Duration
Marks
(hrs)
Finite Element
A 06CE6018* 4-0-0 40 60 3 4
Analysis
Construction 40 60
planning,
B 06CE6028 3-0-0 3 3
scheduling and
control
Prestressed 40 60
C 06CE6038** Concrete 3-0-0 3 3
Structures
D 06CE6X48 Elective II 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
E 06CE6X58 Elective III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
F 06CE6068 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 0 0 2
Computer Aided
Structural
G 06CE6078 0-0-2 100 0 0 1
Analysis and
Design Lab
Credits:19
Elective II - (06CE6X48) Elective III- (06CE6X58)
Microstructrures and Innovations

06CE6148** Bridge Engineering 06CE6158
in Structural Concrete
Matrix Methods of Repair and Maitenance of

06CE6248 06CE6258
Structural Analysis structures
Analysis of Plates and Quantitative Techniques in

06CE6348*** 06CE6358
Shells Construction Management#
* Common with CASE

**Common with CASE, GMST
***Common with GMST
#Common with CEAM

SEMESTER-III
End Semester Exam

Exam Course Internal
Name L- T – P Credits
Slot No: Marks Duration
Marks
(hrs)
A 06CE7X17 Elective IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B 06CE7X27 Elective V 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
06CE7037 Seminar 0-0-2 100 0 0 2
Research Project
06CE7047 0-0-8 50 0 0 6
(Phase 1)
Credits: 14
Elective-IV(06CE7X17) Elective-V(06CE7X27)
Quality Management and

Advanced Design of Steel
06CE7117 06CE7127* Safety in Construction
Structures
Engineering
Construction Contracts and

06CE7217 Stability of Structures 06CE7227
Legal Aspects
Advanced Foundation
06CE7317 06CE7327* Disaster Management
Engineering
*Common with CEAM

SEMESTER-IV
End Semester Exam

Exam Course Internal
Name L-T-P Credits
Slot No: Marks Duration
Marks
(hrs)
Research
06CE7018 Project (Phase 0-0-21 70 30 0 12
2)
Credits: 12
Total Credits for all semesters: 68

Year of
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
06CE6017 Advanced
4-0-0-4 2015
Structural Design*
Pre-requisites Basic concepts of analysis and design of structures
Course Objectives
To instruct the students on
 The concept of yield line and its analysis in structures

 The design aspects for special RC elements
 Concept of earthquake resistant design of structures
Syllabus
Yield line method of analysis of slabs: Characteristic features of yield lines, Design of
special RC elements: Design of shear walls (with and without boundary elements),
Design of Deep beams, Design of continuous beams Design of flat slabs Concept of
Earthquake Resistant Design: Concept of capacity design, Strong Column weak beam.
Ductile design - detailing of beams and shear walls. Calculation of Base shear and its
distribution by using codal provisions.
Course Outcome
On completion of the course the students shall attain knowledge on the fundamental
concepts on the analysis of slabs by yield line theory & design of R.C structures like grid
floors, flat slabs, deep beams etc. and also earthquake resistant design of structures and
ductile detailing.
Textbooks
1. Krishna Raju N., “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design”, CBS Publishers and
distributers, New Delhi
2. S. K. Duggal, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi
References
1. P C Varghese, “Limit State Design of concrete structures”.
2. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, “Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures”, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi, India.

Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Yield line method of analysis of slabs:Characteristic features of
yield lines– analysis by virtual work method – Yield line analysis 13 25
by equilibrium method, Design of grid floor – Approximate
method– Rigorous method (Concept only).
Module II
Design of special RC elements: Design of shear walls (with and
without boundary elements), Design of Deep beams, Design of
continuous beams– Redistribution of moments. 15 25
Design of flat slabs: – Introduction–components–IS Code
recommendations– IS code method of design (with and without
drop).
Module III
Concept of Earthquake Resistant Design: Objectives, Design
Philosophy, Limit states, Inertia forces in Structure. Response of
Structures – Effect of deformations in structure, Lateral Strength,
Stiffness, Damping and ductility.
Building Configurations: Size of Building, Horizontal and
Vertical layout, Vertical irregularities, Adjacency of Building, 15 25
Open-ground storey and soft storey, short columns. Effect of shear
wall on Buildings.
Torsion and Twists in Buildings: Causes, Effects, Centre of mass
and rigidity. , Effect of torsion, Torsionally coupled and uncoupled
system, Lateral load distribution, Numerical example based on IS
code recommendation.
Module IV
R.C.C for Earthquake Resistant Structures: Concept of capacity
design, Strong Column weak beam. Ductile design, detailing of
beams and shear walls. Calculation of Base shear and its 13 25
distribution by using codal provision. Detailing of columns and
Beam joints. Performance of R.C.C. Building. Ductiledetailing:-
Study of IS: 13920-1993.
Repair/Reduction of Earthquake Effects: - Methods, Materials

and retrofitting techniques.- Base Isolation and dampers.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
Structural
06CE6027 4-0-0-4 2015
Dynamics*
Basic knowledge of Mechanics of Materials

Pre-requisites
A slight insight into the concepts of vibrations
Course Objectives
To provide an understanding of how structures vibrate under the influence of different
types of dynamic loads.
Syllabus
Dynamic load - Degrees of freedom –Formulation of equations of motion - Natural
frequency- -D’ Alemberts Principle –Energy principle - Rayleigh’s method − Principle of
virtual displacements − Hamilton’s principle.Single Degree of Freedom Systems -
Undamped and damped free and forced vibrations − Vibration isolation −
Transmissibility Response to periodic forces- Vibration measuring and absorbing
equipments -Duhamel integral for undamped system-Response to impulsive loads–
Earthquake excitation- Response history and construction of response spectra-Multiple
Degrees of Freedom Systems and Continuous systems -Natural modes − orthogonality
conditions − modal Analysis − free and harmonic vibration −Continuous systems- Mode
superimposition method- Mode acceleration method Approximate methods Rayleigh’s
method − Dunkerley’s method − Stodola’s method − Rayleigh –Ritz method − Matrix
method.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of the course the students will be able to
Convert any structural system into its equivalent mechanical system
Formulate and solve the equation of notion and calculate the structural response
Determine the natural frequency by means of analytical and approximate methods
Textbooks
Clough & Penzien, “Dynamics of Structures”.

M.Mukhopadhyay , “Vibrations, Dynamics & Structural systems”.
References
Timoshenko, “Vibration Problems in Engineering”.
Anil K Chopra, “Dynamics of structures”, Pearson Education

Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Introduction: Dynamic load - Types of dynamic loading–
Significance of structural dynamics in civil engineering practice -
Degrees of freedom –Equivalent mechanical systems –Formulation 10 20
of equations of motion - Natural frequency- Determination of
natural frequency-D’ Alemberts Principle –Energy principle -
Rayleigh’s method − Principle of virtual displacements −
Hamilton’s principle.
Module II
Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Undamped and damped free
and forced vibrations − Critical damping − Over damping − Under
damping − Logarithmic decrement –Energy dissipated in damping-
Coulomb damping - Response to harmonic loading − Evaluation of
damping − Vibration isolation − Transmissibility Response to 16 30
periodic forces- Vibration measuring and absorbing equipments -
Duhamel integral for undamped system-Response to impulsive
loads–Earthquake excitation- Response history and construction of
response spectra-Response spectrum characteristics-Base excited
systems
Module III
Multiple Degrees of Freedom Systems and Continuous systems:
MDF sytems - Natural modes − orthogonality conditions − modal
Analysis − free and harmonic vibration −Continuous systems- Free 16 25
longitudinal vibration of bars − Flexural vibration of beams with
different end conditions − Forced vibration - Mode superimposition
method- Mode acceleration method
Module IV
Approximate methods: Rayleigh’s method − Dunkerley’s method − 14 25
Stodola’s method −Rayleigh –Ritz method − Matrix method.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
Advanced Construction
4-0-0-4 2015
06CE6037 Management**
Pre-
Nil
requisites
Course Objectives
 To impart knowledge on basic principle of management and construction
organization.
 To enable students to apply techniques of project planning, scheduling and
control.
 To provide knowledge on construction cost control and construction project
economics
 To impart knowledge on construction, resource management
Syllabus
Scientific Management and MIS-Basic principles of management with special reference
to construction industry-Management information systems - Network Construction in
Techniques- network diagram -scheduling- Engineering Economics-Cash flow -benefit
cost analysis -Resource Management-Personnel management-resource management.
Course Outcome
Students will acquire knowledge on basic principles of management about various project
management techniques for the completion of construction projects.
Textbooks
1. Stevens JD, Techniques for construction network scheduling, Mc Graw Hill
publishing Company
2. R.L. Purifoy-Construction planning Equipment and methods.
3. J.A. Havers-Hand book of heavy construction.
4. Prassanna Chandra. "Projects-Planning, Analysis, Selection, Financing,
Implementation and Review" -Tata McGraw-Hill Education private limited.
5. R Paneerselvam. “Engineering Economics” - PHI Learning Private Limited, New
Delhi.
References
1. B L Gupta & Amit Gupta. "Construction management and machinery" - Standard
publishers Distributors, Delhi.
2. P. Gopalakrishnan & M. Sundaresan – Materials Management an integrated approach.
3. Louis A Allen – Management and organization
4. H.N.Ahuja –Construction performance control by network

Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Scientific Management and MIS
Concept – Elements - Contributions of pioneers in scientific
Management - Basic principles of management with special
reference to construction industry. 10 25
Management information systems – definition – evolution –

organizational theory – systems approach – database management –
information systems for decision making - MIS effectiveness and
efficiency criteria
Module II
Network Construction in Techniques
Introduction – planning – work scheduling – work break down 12 25
structure - network diagram – PERT/CPM techniques – precedence
networks – least cost scheduling – resource allocation – updating –
application of network techniques – related problems.
Module III
Engineering Economics
Cash flow – interest formulas and applications – time value of
12 25
money – bases of comparison – decision making amongst
alternatives – rate of return – replacement analysis – break even
analysis – incremental analysis – benefit cost analysis - problems
and case studies.
Module IV
Resource Management
Personnel management: Personnel principles – Organization -
principles of organization - construction organization setup - plan
of control-organization charts - managerial staffing-recruitment- 12 25
selection-placement, training and development.
Resource management: Basic concept – Labour requirements –
Labour productivity – site productivity – Equipment Management –
Material management.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
Numerical
06CE6047 Methods in Civil 3-0-0-3 2015
Engineering*
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
 To give awareness to different numerical solutions

 To impart ability to apply mathematics for finding solutions to real-time problems
Syllabus
Systems of Linear Equations: Gaussian Elimination - Factorisation - Cholesky’s Method.
Systems of Non- linear equations:Newton Raphson Method- Newton’s Modified Method.
Finite difference methods.Initial and Boundary value problems .Eigen value
Problems.Numerical Integration.Interpolation: Lagrange – Hermitian and cubic spline
methods.Numerical Solution of Partial differential equations: Classification of second
order equations – finite difference approximation to partial derivatives – Solution of
Laplace equation and solution of wave equation.
Course Outcome
Understand various computational methods available to solve practical problem
Enhance the capacity to select appropriate techniques for tackling problems in
engineering and science.
Textbooks
1. Krishna Raju N and Muthu K.U “Numerical Methods for Engineering Problems”
Maemillan India Limited
2. Grewal B. S, “Numerical Methods in Engineering and Science”, Khanna Publications.
References
1. Rajasekaran. S, “Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering – A practical

approach”, A.H Wheeler & Co.
2. Stanton R.C, “Numerical Methods for Science and Engineering”, Prentice Hall of
India.
3. Smith G.D “Numerical Solutions for Differential equation”.
Course Plan

Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Systems of Linear Equations: Gaussian Elimination -
Factorisation - Cholesky’s Method 10 25
Systems of Non- linear equations: Newton Raphson Method-
Newton’s Modified Method
Module II
Finite difference methods: Forward, Central and Backward
differences. 12 25
Initial and Boundary value problems – statically determinate and
indeterminate beam problems- Buckling of columns.
Eigen value Problems: Power method – Jacobi method
Module III
Numerical Integration: Trapezoidal and Simpson’s Rules -
10 25
Gaussian quadrature formula – New mark’s Method
Interpolation: Lagrange – Hermitian and cubic spline methods.
Module IV
Numerical Solution of Partial differential equations: 10 25

Classification of second order equations – finite difference
approximation to partial derivatives – Solution of Laplace equation
and solution of wave equation.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
Advanced
Concrete 3-0-0-3 2015
06CE6157 Technology#
Basic understanding of concrete properties and properties of

Pre-requisites
concrete making materials.
Course Objectives
 To impart knowledge of cement hydration and its microstructure.
 To impart knowledge on how to use various chemical admixtures and mineral
additives to design various types of concrete.
 To understand the properties of various special concrete and its application.
 To understand the mix design of concrete.
Syllabus
Concrete materials, Admixture in concrete, Performance of concrete, Special concretes
Durability of concrete, Mix design.
Course Outcome
On completion of the course, the students shall attain knowledge on the fundamental
concepts of cement hydration and its microstructure. The student shall acquire knowledge
of various admixtures used in concrete and how to use it.. The student will be able to
design mix proportion of concrete.
Textbooks
1. Metha, P.K. and Monteiro, P.J.M, “Concrete, Microstructure, Properties and
Materials”, Fourth Edition, Tata McGraw- Hill Publishing company Limited,
New Delhi, 2006.
2. Gambhir, M.L., “Concrete Technology”, Third edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Education, 2004.
3. Santhakumar, A.R., “Concrete Technology”, First edition, Oxford University
Press India, 2006.
Note: Relevant IS codes are permitted for examinations
References
1. Neville, A.M. and Brooks, J.J., “Concrete Technology”, Pearson Education India,
2008
2. IS 10262-2009, Recommended guidelines for concrete mix design.

Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Concrete materials: Chemical Composition of OPC -- Hydration
process of Portland cement - Structure of hydrated cement paste - 13 25
Interfacial transition zone – Significance of interfacial transition
zone –special cements – Testing of cement and aggregates-
requirements and quality of water for concreting.
Module II
Admixture in concrete: Supplementary cementitious materials

(SCM) – Silica fume – Fly ash – Ground granulated slag – Rice
husk ash – metakaolin – Chemical admixtures – Normal water 15 25
reducers and high range water reducers – Air entraining admixtures
– Miscellaneous admixtures.
Performance of concrete: Properties of fresh concrete and hardened
concrete - Strength –Elastic properties - Shrinkage - Creep –
Rheological behavior of fresh concrete – Modified slump test.
Module III
Special concretes: Structural light weight concrete – applications -
High strength concrete – significance, materials used - Self
compacting concrete – significance, materials used and testing of
SCC – Fiber reinforced concrete – mechanics of fiber pull out –
toughening and strengthening mechanism - application of FRC –
Concrete containing polymers – polymer concrete – latex modified 12 25
concrete – polymer impregnated concrete – applications - Roller
compacted concrete.
Special concreting methods: General method of transporting
concrete – Concrete pumping- Methods of curing and compaction -
Vacuum dewatering process - Extreme weather concreting -
Underwater concreting.
Module IV
Durability of concrete: Sulphate attack – Alkali aggregate reaction 14 25
– Effect of fire on concrete - - Corrosion of steel in concrete –
Control of corrosion.

Mix design: Factors affecting mix proportion –Variability of

concrete strength – Statistical quality control – Sampling and
acceptance criteria – Mix design of normal strength concrete by
BIS 10262:2009 – Basic considerations in the mix proportioning of
high strength concrete, fiber reinforced concrete and self
compacting concrete.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
Theory of
Elasticity and 3-0-0-3 2015
06CE6257 Plasticity##
Pre-requisites Basic understanding of solid mechanics
Course Objectives
 To enable the students to learn
 The fundamentals of stress, strain and displacement relationships, constitutional
law, material characterization and Lami’s parameters.
 Equilibrium equations, compatibility equations, stress functions, solution of two
dimensional problems in Cartesian and polar coordinates.
 Torsion of circular bars.
 Fundamentals of Engineering Theory of Plasticity
Syllabus
Concept of Stress at a point. Strain and displacement. Constitutive equations Generalized
Hooke’s law. Equations of equilibrium. Compatibility equations. Stress functions. Two
dimensional problems in Cartesian and Polar coordinates. Axis symmetrical problems and
their solutions. Torsion of non circular bars. Saint Venant’s method. Multi cellular
sections. Shear flow. Membrane analogy. Enginering theory of plasticity. Levy-Misces
and Prandtl-Rauss equations. flow rule. Mohr – Coulomb yield criterion for concrete.
Yield surface in 3 D space of Principal stresses- Testing of concrete stress strain curve.
Flow rule.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of the course one will be able to apply the principles of theory
of elasticity to find solutions to the engineering problems related to the analysis and
design of engineering structures and components. The determination of stress
distributions will enable him to design satisfactorily the components.
A student will also be able to use the principles of plasticity to be applied to solve simple
problems and to design components.
Textbooks
1. Timoshenko S P and Goodier J. N, “Theory of Elasticity”, Tata Mcgraw Hill
International Student Edition.
2. Srinath L. S, “Advanced mechanics of solids”, Tata McGraw– Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi.

References
1. Akhtar Khan, Sujian Huang “Continuum Theory of Plasticity”, Wiley
Publications.
2. Wai-Fah Chen, “Plasticity in reinforced concrete”, J-Ross Publishing
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Theory of Elasticity: Introduction to ToE-Equilibrium of a body
subjected to forces-Continuum-Stress at a point-Stress Tensor-
Stress matrix-Notations-Sign Conventions-Traction Vector on an
oblique plane with arbitrary orientation-Stress Transformation rule-
Normal Stress and Shear stresses on any plane- Principal Stresses
and their directions-Stress invariants-Octahedral normal and shear
stresses-Spherical and deviatoric stresses-Stress ellipsoid-Cauchy's
stress quadric-One sheeted and two sheeted hyperboloids-
Transformation equations in two and three dimensions-Mohr’s
Circle representations-Equilibrium equations(2D and 3D).
Introduction to strain-Kinematic or strain displacement equations-
Normal strain-Shearing strain-Strain matrix formulation- 18 25
Displacement components and strain-Pure deformation-Rotation in
three dimensions-Principal strains-Strain along a line in terms of
components of strain-Strain and rotation rates-Strain
transformation rule(3D and 2D Cases)-Strain compatibility
equations-physical meaning-Strain measurement-Rosette analysis-
Rectangular, Star, Delta rosettes.
Material characterization-Typical uniaxial stress strain curve for
steel and concrete -Conventional and true values-Generalized
Hooke’s law-Anisotropic materials-Materials with elastic
symmetries-Orthotropic and isotropic cases-Homogeneous
materials-Lami’s constants -Hooke’s law for linear elastic isotropic
solids..
Module II
Two dimensional stress–strain problems in elasticity:
Formulation and method of solutions-Plane stress and plane strain
10 25
problems–Equations of compatibility in stress- Airy’s stress
function-Boundary conditions-Polynomial solutions-Examples of
loaded beams-2D problems in polar coordinates-Axis symmetrical
problems-Stress distribution in a hollow cylinder subjected to

uniform internal and external pressures-Pure bending of curved

bars-Strain components in polar coordinates-Rotating discs-stress
components-effects of circular hole on stress distribution of plates-
Concentrated force on a straight boundary-Stress function and
stress components.
Module III
Torsion of non-circular straight bars: Saint Venant’s semi
inverse method-Assumed displacements-Warping function-
Components of stress-Conditions satisfied by warping functions-
Determination of stress function and its properties along the
boundary of the cross section-Shearing stresses give torque-
Solution for elliptic cross section and equilateral triangular cross
section-Comparison of a closed tubular section and Slit tubular 12 25
cross section-Multi cellular sections-Shear flow-Shear stresses-
Torque-Membrane analogy and its applications to solution of
torsional problems-Stress function contours and warping
displacement contours for elliptical and triangular cross sections-
Hollow thin walled sections-Shear stress, torque and angle of twist-
Very thin rectangular sections-Stress function-Shear Stress-Torque
for a composite section.
Module IV
Engineering theory of plasticity: Introduction-foundation of
plasticity-the criterion of yielding-representation in the principal
stress space-the deviatoric stress vector-Tresca and Misces
criterion-Plane stress yield locus-Strain hardening postulates-Rule
of plastic flow-Plastic potential-Plastic flow rule in the deviatoric
plane-Associated flow rule-Stress increment and strain increment 16 25
vector for a given state of stress-Regular yield surface- singular
yield surface-constitutive equations.
Levy-Misces and Prandtl-Rauss equations-Geometrical
representations for work hardening material-Tresca's associated
flow rule-Plastic strain increment vector associated with the Tresca
and Misces criteria-Anisotropic flow rule-Uniaxial stress strain
cycles in a cyclic hardening material.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENTS AND 3-0-0-3 2015
06CE6357 MANAGEMENT**
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
To give an idea about the different types of equipments used for various construction
activities; their applications in construction projects and the efficient utilization of the
same using some scientific principles.
Syllabus
Equipment cost analysis, Tractors, Bulldozers , Scrapers, Cranes, Excavating equipment,
Clamshells, Trucks and wagons, Loaders, Hydraulic excavator, ripper, Engineering
fundamentals of moving earth.
Course Outcome
At the end of this course students will be able to understand various types of equipments
used in the constructions projects. Also students will learn the strategies and techniques of
planning, selecting and other aspects of managing various construction equipments.
Textbooks
1. Peurifoy RL, Ledbetter WB, Schexnayder CJ, Construction planning, equipment
and methods, McGraw Hill International editions
2. J.A.Havers - Handbook of Heavy constructions
References
1. Sharma S.C. Construction Equipment and Management, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi, 1988.
2. Peurifoy RL, Ledbetter WB, Schexnayder CJ, Construction planning, equipment
and methods, McGraw Hill International editions
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
8 25
Equipment cost analysis: ownership cost – depreciation accounting

– operation cost – economic life of construction equipment –

equipment replacement calculations
Engineering fundamentals of moving earth: material properties –

payload – haul route – rolling resistance – influence factors –
drawbar pull – rimpull – power output and torque – performance
chart
Module II
Tractors and related equipment: tractor uses – type – performance

characteristics of tractors; Bulldozers – blades – bulldozer
production estimating; Clearing land: land clearing operations –
8 25
types of equipment used – clearing techniques – land clearing
production estimating – land clearing production study. Ripping
rock: rippability of rock – speed of sound waves in rock – ripper
attachments – economy of ripping – estimating ripping production.
Module III
Scrapers: scraper types – scraper operation – scraper performance

chart – cycle time of scraper – operating efficiency and production
– push tractors required – increasing scraper production – scraper
load growth curve – rolling resistance and scraper production –
scraper performance calculation 10 25
Cranes: crawler cranes – hydraulic truck cranes – all-terrain truck
cranes – heavy lift crane – modified crane for heavy lift – tower
cranes – crane booms – lifting capacities of crane – rated loads –
rated loads for hydraulic cranes – rated loads for tower cranes –
working ranges of cranes
Module IV
Excavating equipment: Dragline: types – size – parts and operation

– output – optimum depth of cut – effect of depth of cut and swing
16 25
angle on dragline output – effect of bucket size and boom length on
dragline production – effect of material class on cost of excavating;
Clamshells: buckets – production rates of clamshell; Hydraulic

excavator: front shovels – size – parts and operation – selection –

shovel production – effect of angle of swing on shovel production –
production efficiency factor – hoes – basic parts and operation of a
hoe – bucket rating for hydraulic hoes – hoe operating efficiency –
hoe operating efficiency and production – gradalls. Loaders: types
and sizes – bucket rating for loaders – operating specifications –
production rates for wheel loaders – production rates for track
loaders. Trucks and wagons: trucks – rear dump trucks – bottom
dump wagons – capabilities for truck and wagons – balancing
capacities of hauling units with excavator size – factors influencing
the cost of hauling.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
RESEARCH
1-1-0-2 2015
06CE6067 METHODOLOGY***
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
To teach and make the student aware about the methodology and techniques of doing
research both in technology as well as in social sciences.
Syllabus
Objectives and types of research, research methods vs methodology, Different types of
research, Research design and execution, Execution of the research, data collection and
analysis, Reporting and thesis writing.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of the course the students will be equipped to carry out their
research and emanate its outcomes to the outside world.
Textbooks
1. Kothari C.R., Research Methodology, New Age International Publishing.
2. Sam Daniel P. and Aroma G. Sam, Research Methodology, Gyan Publishing
House
References
1. Panneerselvam R., Research Methodology, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
2. Bhattacharyya D.K., Research Methodology, Excel Books India.
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Objectives and types of research, research methods vs
methodology; Different types of research, Defining and formulating
the research problem, selecting the problem, necessity of defining 7 25
the problem, importance of literature review in defining a problem,
Literature review - primary and secondary data/information sources,
reviews, monographs, patents, discussion series, white papers,
research databases like CMIE, BB, UNSD etc., critical literature

review, identifying gap areas from literature review.
Module II
Research design and execution: Research design – basic principles,
need of research design, features of good design, important 7 25
concepts relating to research design, observation and facts, laws and
theories, prediction and explanation, development of models
Module III
Execution of the research, data collection and analysis: Aspects of
method validation, observation and collection of data, methods of 7 25
data collection, different sampling methods, data analysis
techniques of hypothesis testing, ANOVA, randomized block
design (RBD) and completely randomized design (CRD).
Module IV
Reporting and thesis writing: Structure and components of scientific
reports, types of report, technical reports and thesis. Different steps
in thesis writing, layout, structure and language of typical reports, 7 25
bibliography, referencing and footnotes. Research ethics – ethical
issues, ethical committees, Scholarly publishing – design of
research paper, citation and acknowledgement, plagiarism,
reproducibility and accountability.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
06CE6077 SEMINAR – I 0-0-2-2 2015
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
To enable the students to
 refer national & international journals
 interpret the data available and present the same in a systematic manner.
Syllabus
Students have to register for the seminar and select a topic in consultation with any
faculty member offering courses for the programme. The paper should be a detailed study
on a recent advancement/trend in the field of structural engineering or construction
management. A detailed write-up on the topic of the seminar is to be prepared in the
prescribed format given by the Department. The seminar shall be of 30 minutes duration
and a committee with the Head of the department as the chairman and two faculty
members from the department as members shall evaluate the seminar based on the
coverage of the topic, presentation and ability to answer the questions put forward by the
committee.
Course Outcome
The student will be able to present the seminar in a befitting manner and answer to the
queries regarding the selected topic.

Course No. Course Title L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction
ADVANCED
CONSTRUCTION 0-0-2-1 2015
06CE6087 PLANNING LAB
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
This course is designed to give the students an exposure to the utilization of sophisticated software
for the development of plan, schedule, design and modelling of any civil engineering project.
Syllabus
Project management using CPM/PERT Software – PRIMAVERA & MS Project/Project
Libre
Practice on the GUI of the software and Input of Date.
Practice on Creating Bar Charts/Grant charts.
Practice on creating CPM/PERT charts and finding out critical path.
Practice on resource allocation and leveling of resources.
Practice on Project Monitoring (Cost &Time).
Plotting and printing of various charts and project.
Filters and layouts- formatting the display- printing and reports.
Tracking progress- scheduling options and out of sequence progress.
Note:
The students must practice the application of both project management softwares in civil
engineering projects.
Course Outcome
The student shall be able to plan and schedule any civil engineering project using software.

06CE6018 FINITE
ELEMENT 4-0-0-4 2015
ANALYSIS*
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
To familiarize the students on
The concept of Basics of finite element method (FEM), Idealization of structures and
general procedure of FEA
Finite Element modeling of one and two dimensional problems.
Applications of FEM in analysis of trusses Continuous Beam ,Plane Frames etc.
Syllabus
Introduction to FEM - Basic Equations of Solid Mechanics - Different approaches of
FEM, Variational principles weighted residual approach and method of virtual work
Basics of finite element method (FEM), Idealization of structures -Mathematical model
- General procedure of FEA- Shape functions – Lagrange and serendipity elements,
Isoparametric elements-Polynomials - Lagrangian and Hermition Interpolation -
Convergence criteria - Conforming & nonconforming elements – Patch test. Stiffness
matrix - Bar element - Beam element - Plane stress and plane strain and axisymmetric
problems static condensation - Isoparametric elements - Numerical Integration.- Gauss-
Quadrature ,Analysis of trusses, Finite Element Analysis of Continuous Beam ,Plane
Frame Analysis,Analysis of Grid and Space Frame , Introduction to plate and shell
elements
Course Outcome
On completion of the course the students shall attain knowledge on the fundamental
finite element method (FEM), general procedure, development of stiffness matrices
etc.The students shall gain ample knowledge on Finite Element Analysis of Continuous
Beam ,Plane Frame Analysis,Analysis of Grid and Space Frame ,plate and shell
elements etc.
Textbooks
1. C Zienkiewicz,.”Finite Element Method”, fifth Edition,McGraw Hill, 2002
2. R.D.Cook, “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, John Wiley
& Sons 9
References
1. C.S.Krishnamoorthy, ”Finite Element Analysis”,Tata McGraw Hill .New
Delhi,1987.
2. S.Rajasekharan, “Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design”, S Chand &
Co. Ltd.1999

Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Introduction to FEM - Basic Equations of Solid Mechanics -
Review of equilibrium conditions, Strain-displacement relations,
Stress - Strain relations, Plane stress and plane Strain problems,
Different approaches of FEM, Direct method, Energy
15 25
approach, Weighted residual Method; Variational principles
weighted residual approach and method of virtual work.
Derivation of equilibrium equations.
Basics of finite element method (FEM), Idealization of structures
-Mathematical model - General procedure of FEA
Module II
Shape functions – Lagrange and serendipity elements, Element

properties. Finite Element modeling of one and two
15 25
dimensional problems. Isoparametric elements, four node,
eight node elements. Polynomials - Lagrangian and Hermition
Interpolation – Generalised coordinates – Natural coordinates -
Compatibility - C0 and C1 elements - Convergence criteria -
Conforming & nonconforming elements – Patch test.
Module III
Stiffness matrix - Bar element - Beam element - Plane stress and
plane strain and axisymmetric problems -Triangular elements - 12 25
Constant Strain Triangle - Linear Strain Triangle – Legrangian
and Serendipity elements, static condensation - Isoparametric
elements - Numerical Integration.- Gauss- Quadrature .
Module IV
Applications of FEM ,Analysis of trusses, Finite Element
Analysis of Continuous Beam ,Plane Frame Analysis,Analysis of 14 25
Grid and Space Frame , Introduction to plate and shell elements-
FEM for thin and thick Plates – Shells.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
CONSTRUCTION
PLANNING,
3-0-0-3 2015
06CE6028 SCHEDULING AND
CONTROL
Pre-requisites Basic knowledge in construction procedures
Course Objectives
 To learn the basic concepts of planning and control processes of construction
projects.
 To learn scheduling methods for project management.
 To obtain the knowledge of integrating time with cost.
 To understand theories behind optimal resource allocation and leveling
Syllabus
Construction Plans - Work Tasks - Construction Scheduling – Resource orientated
scheduling - Monte Carlo Simulation - Crashing- Project Budget - Financial Accounting
- Schedule and Budget Updates - Quality and Safety
Course Outcome
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
 Use the knowledge of various planning techniques to construction projects
 Identify factors influencing duration estimates for project tasks
 Will be able to calculate early and late start/finish times for project tasks
 Will be able to appreciate the impact of scheduling decisions on productivity
Textbooks
1. Chitkara. K.K(1998) “Construction Project Management: Planning Scheduling
and Control”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi,
2. Calin M. Popescu, Chotchal Charoenngam (1995), “Project Planning, Scheduling
and Control in Construction : An Encyclopedia of terms and Applications”,
Wiley, New York,
3. Chris Hendrickson and Tung Au(2000), “Project Management for Construction -
Fundamental Concepts for Owners, Engineers, Architects and Builders”, Prentice
Hall Pittsburgh
References
1. Moder, J., C. Phillips and E. Davis (1983) “Project Management with CPM,
PERT and Precedence Diagramming”, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, Third
Edition, Willis, E. M., Scheduling Construction Projects

Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Basic Concepts In the Development of Construction Plans:-Choice
of Technology and Construction Method - Defining Work Tasks - 12 25
Defining Precedence Relationships Among Activities -Estimating
Activity Duration. Estimating Resource Requirements for Work
Activities -Coding Systems Nil
Module II
Relevance of Construction Schedules :- The Critical Path Method -
Calculations for Critical Path Scheduling -Activity Float and
Schedules -Presenting Project Schedules Critical Path Scheduling
for Activity-on-Node and with Leads. Lags. and Windows . -
Calculations for Scheduling with Leads, Lags and Windows - 14 25
Resource Oriented Scheduling - Scheduling with Resource
Constraints and Preceedences - Use of Advanced Scheduling
Techniques - Scheduling with Uncertain Duration -Calculations for
Monte Carlo Schedule Simulation - Crashing and Time/Cost
Tradeoffs - Scheduling In Poorly Structured Problems - Improving
the Scheduling Process.
Module III
The Cost Control Problem :-The Project Budget - Forecasting for
Activity Cost Control - Financial Accounting Systems and Cost 10 25
Accounts - Control of Project Cash Flows - Schedule Control -
Schedule and Budget Updates - Relating Cost and Schedule
Information.
Module IV
Quality and Safety Concerns in Construction :- Organizing for
Quality and Safety - Work and Material Specifications - Work study
– factors influencing productivity – tools to assess productivity – 10 25
productivity improvement techniques -Total Quality Control -
Quality Control by Statistical Methods - Statistical Quality Control
with Sampling by attributes - Statistical Quality Control with
Sampling by Variables - Safety.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
PRESTRESSED
CONCRETE 3-0-0-3 2015
06CE6038 STRUCTURES**
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
To impart to students
 Basic concept of Prestressing, Analysis of prestress and bending stress
 Design of Pretensioned and Post-Tensioned Flexural Members
 Prestressing of statically indeterminate structures
 Composite construction of Prestressed and in situ Concrete
Syllabus
Basic concept of Prestressing,Systems of Prestressing: - Pre tensioning and Post
tensioning, Analysis of prestress and bending stress: - Stress concept, Strength concept-
Losses of Prestress . Deflection of beams Effect of tendon profile on deflections,
Prediction of long term Elastic Design: Shear and Torsional Resistance of PSC members
Simplified code procedure for bonded and unbonded symmetrical and unsymmetrical
sections.Design of sections for flexure: - Expressions for minimum section modulus,
Prestressing force and Eccentricity. Limiting zone for prestressingforce.Design of
Pretensioned and Post-Tensioned Flexural Members Prestressing of statically
indeterminate structures Concept of Linear transformation, Guyon’s theorem, Concordant
cable profile.End blocks: - Anchorage zone Stresses Composite construction -Tension
membersDesign of Special Structures: Design and analysis of post and pre tensioned PSC
slabs
Course Outcome
On completion of the course the students shall attain knowledge on analysis and design of
prestressed concrete beams(determinate and indeterminate),post tensioned slabs, tension
members etc andComprehend the design of various prestressed concrete members used in
practice.
Textbooks
1. N. Krishna Raju, “Prestressed concrete”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd.
2. N. Rajagopal, “Prestressed Concrete”, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.
References
1. S. Ramamrutham, “Prestressed Concrete”, DhanpatRai Publishing Company (P)
Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Y. Guyon, “Prestressed Concrete”, C. R. Books Ltd., London

Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Introduction: Basic concept of Prestressing,Systems of
Prestressing: - Pre tensioning and Post tensioning, Thermo elastic
and Chemical prestressing. Need of high strength concrete and
steel, Advantages of prestressed concrete over reinforced concrete.,
Analysis of prestress and bending stress: - Stress concept, Strength
concept: - Pressure line and internal resisting couple and Load
balancing concept for extreme fiber stresses for various tendon
10 25
profile.
Losses of Prestress: Losses of Prestress:- Stages of losses,Types of
losses in pre-tensioning and post-tensioning due to Elastic
shortening, Shrinkage, Creep, Relaxation, Anchorage Slip, Friction
and Sudden changes in temperature.
Deflection of beams: Short term, Load deflection curve,
Importance of control of deflections, factors influencing
deflections, Pre- cracking and Post- cracking, Effect of tendon
profile on deflections, Prediction of long term (Concept only,
Module II
Elastic Design: Shear and Torsional Resistance of PSC members: -
shear and Principal stresses, Ultimate shear resistance of PSC
members: - Section cracked and uncracked, Design for shear using
IS code. PSC members in torsion:-Pure torsion, Combined bending
moment and torsion, Combined bending moment, shear and torsion,
modes of failure, Design of reinforcement using IS code provision.
Flexuralstrength: - Simplified code procedure for bonded and
12 25
unbonded symmetrical and unsymmetrical sections. Behavior under
flexure: - Codel provision for Limit state design:-Design stress
strain curve for concrete. Design of sections for flexure: -
Expressions for minimum section modulus, Prestressing force and
Eccentricity. Limiting zone for prestressing force.
Design of Pretensioned and Post-Tensioned Flexural Members:
Dimensioning of Flexural members, Estimation of Self Weight of
Beams, Design of Pre tensioned and Post tensioned members
symmetrical about vertical axis..
Module III
12 25
Prestressing of statically indeterminate structures: Advantages,
Effect, Method of achieving continuity, Primary, Secondary and

Resultant moments, Pressure line, Concept of Linear

transformation, Guyon’s theorem, Concordant cable profile.
End blocks: - Anchorage zone Stresses, Stress distribution in end
block, Methods of investigation, Anchorage zone reinforcements,
Design (IS Code method only)
Module IV
Composite construction of Prestressed and in situ Concrete:
Types, Analysis of stresses, Differential shrinkage, Flexural
strength, Shear strength, Design of composite section. 8 25
Tension members: Load factor, Limit state of cracking, Collapse,
Design of sections for axial tension.
Design of Special Structures: Design and analysis of post and pre
tensioned PSC slabs, Pipes, Circular water tanks.(Concepts only)
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
06CE6148 BRIDGE
3-0-0-3 2015
ENGINEERING**
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
 The basic concepts in planning of bridges in terms of geographical location and
functionality
 The design of various types of bridges
 The design aspects of bearings ,substructure and foundation
 Construction methods and rehabilitation of bridges
Syllabus
Planning of bridges:– selection of site, design of right, skew and curved slab bridges.
Design of girder bridges, balanced cantilever bridges- pre stressed concrete bridges.
Design of elastomeric bearings, Substructure design– piers and abutments, Bridge
foundations design. Design of composite bridges (steel & concrete).Major construction
methods and maintenance and rehabilitation of bridges.
Course Outcome
On completion of the course the students shall attain knowledge on the basic concepts in
proportioning and design of various types of bridges, helps to determine the actions to be
considered for the design of bridge according to IRC codes, and the design of
substructure and foundations for the bridge.
Textbooks
1. Krishna Raju N (1996), “Design of Bridges”, TataMcGrawHill, publishing
company, New Delhi.
2. Victor D.J (19991), “Essentials of Bridge Engineering”, Oxford & IBH
publishing company, New Delhi.
References
1. Ponnuswami S (1993), “Bridge Engineering”, Tata Mc–GrawHill, publishing
company, New Delhi.
2. Raina V.K (1988), “Concrete Bridge Practice– Construction Maintenance
&Rehabilitation”, Tata Mc–GrawHill, publishing company, New Delhi
Course Plan

Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Planning of bridges: Investigation for bridges– selection of site.
25
Design of RCC bridges– IRC loading– types of bridges–
components of bridges– analysis and design of right, skew and 12
curved slab bridge
Module II
Design of girder bridges:T-beam bridges– Analysis and design of
deck slab, longitudinal girders and cross girders–Pigeaud’s method– 12 25
Courbon’s method– Morice and Little method– Hendry–Jaegar
method– grillage analogy method- balanced cantilever bridges-
prestressed concrete bridges( simply supported case only).
Module III
Bearings:importance of bearings– bearings for slab bridges–
bearings for girder bridges–Design of elastomeric bearings –Joints
10 25
–Appurtenances.Substructure- different types- materials for piers
and abutments- Forces on piers and abutments- substructure
design– piers and abutments and approach structures - Bridge
foundations - open, pile, well and caisson.
Module IV
Design of composite bridges (steel & concrete):Introduction to
analysis and design of long span bridges like suspension and cable 8 25
stayed bridges.
Major construction methods and maintenance and rehabilitation of
bridges.
End Semester Exam

MATRIX
06CE6248 METHODS OF
3-0-0-3 2015
STRUCTURAL
ANALYSIS
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
 The fundamentals of structural analysis and work energy principles
 Concept of matrix analysis of structures
 Advanced methods for the analysis of structures
Syllabus
Stiffness method–coordinate systems–element stiffness matrix. Element approach: Stiffness
method – analysis of pin and rigid jointed frames, continuous beams and grids. Direct stiffness
approach: analysis of pin jointed frames, continuous beams, Analysis of 2D and 3D truss and
frame elements using calculus of variation in finite element method. Flexibility method: analysis
of beams & frames (rigid and pin jointed), grids.
Course Outcome
On completion of the course the students shall attain knowledge on the fundamental concepts in
the advanced topics in structural analysis. This course is also expected to enable a good
understanding of how standard software packages operate.
Textbooks
1. Rajesekharan & Sankarasubramanian,G., “Computational Structural Mechanics”, Prentice

Hall of India, 2001.
2. Pandit G.S. and Gupta S.P., “Structural Analysis-A Matrix Approach”, Tata McGraw-Hill
PublishingCompany Limited, New Delhi
References
1. Mukhopadhyay M., “Matrix Finite Element Computer and Structural Analysis”, Oxford
& IBH, 1984.
2. Reddy C.S., “Basic Structural Analysis”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.1996.
Course Plan

Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Matrix methods: Classification of structures–discrete structures–
elements–nodes – Generalised Measurements -Degrees of freedom –
static& kinematic indeterminacy Constrained Measurements - Behaviour 10 25
of structures - Principle of superposition- Stiffness method–coordinate
systems–element stiffness matrix
Module II
Element approach: Stiffness method – analysis of pin jointed frames 10 25
(temperature effect, lack of fit), continuous beams (settlement of
supports), rigid jointed frames and grids.
Module III
Direct stiffness approach: Structure stiffness matrix–assembly–
equivalent joint load – incorporation of boundary conditions –solutions–
12 25
Gauss elimination–matrix inversion– principle of contra-gradience
analysis of pin jointed frames, continuous beams. Analysis of framed
structure – 2D and 3D truss and frame elements using calculus of
variation in finite element method.
Module IV
Flexibility method: ElementFlexibility matrix–truss element–beam 10 25
element–force transformation matrix – equilibrium–compatibility–
analysis of beams & frames (rigid and pin jointed), grids
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
ANALYSIS OF
PLATES AND 3-0-0-3 2015
06CE6348 SHELLS***
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
To enable the students to learn
 Classical and modern method of analysis of Love – Kirchhoff theory of thin plates
under small deflections.
 Pure bending and symmetrical bending of circular plates.
 Bending of laterally loaded circular plates. Differential Equations.
 Navier and Levy's solutions for simply supported plates.
 Shell theories, shell statics, deformation of shells, Membrane theory of shells,
 Pucher stress function
Syllabus
Pure Bending of Thin Plates, Symmetrical Bending of Circular Plates. Small deflection of
laterally loaded plates. Kirchhoff's –Love Theory. Navier and Levy's solutions for
rectangular plates. Shells – Geometrical relations. CODAZZI and GAUSS equations.
Gauss curvature. Synclastic and anticlastic surfaces. General Shell classification. Shell
theories. Love – Kirchhoff theory.Statics of a shell. Basic equation of doubly curved
shell. Stress resultants and moment resultants. Membrane theory of doubly curved shell
other than shell of revolutions. Pseudo stress resultant . Shell equations of equilibrium.
Pucher stress function and applications.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of the course the student will be able to analyse and design
plate structures as well as shell structures. A student is expected to acquire skill in the
application of Membrane theory to analyse and design shells of different types like
hyperbolic paraboloid, elliptic paraboloid and conoids.
Textbooks
1. Theory of Plates and Shells, Stephen P. Timoshenko, S. WoinowskyKrieger ,
Tata McGraw Hills Ltd Publications 2010.
2. Thin Shell Structures- Classical and Modern Analysis, J.N Bandyopadhyay, Hard
cover -2007, New Age International Publications
References
1. Design and Construction of Concrete Shell Roofs , G.S Ramaswamy, CBS
Publications

2. Thin Plates and Shells, Theory, Analysis and Applications, Edward Ventsel,
TheodorKrauthammer.
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Plate Theory: Introduction to Pure Bending of Thin Plates with
Small Deflections: Slpoe and curvature of slightly bent plates-
Relation between curvature and bending moments in pure bending.
Particular cases of pure bending. Symmetrical Bending of Circular 25
10
Plates:- Differential equation for symmetrical bending of laterally
loaded circular plates- Uniformly loaded circular plates- Circular
plate with a circular hole at the center- Circular plate concentrically
loaded- Circular plate loaded at the center.
Module II
Small Deflections of Laterally Loaded Plates: The Differential
equation of the deflection surface based on Kirchhoff's -Love
hypothesis and assumptions. Boundary conditions – Reduction of
the problem of bending of a plate to that of deflection of a
membrane.
8 25
Simply Supported Rectangular Plates Under Sinusoidal
Load:Navier solution for simply supported rectangular plates.
Navier solution for a single load uniformly distributed over the area
of a small rectangle (Patch Load). Levy's solution for a simply
supported and uniformly loaded rectangular plate. Simply
supported rectangular plates under hydrostatic pressure.
Module III
Shell Theory: Introduction to the General Shell Theory: Examples
of shell structures in engineering and other fields- Advantages of
Shell forms- General definitions and fundamentals. Classifications-
Thin shells – Linear shell theories- Love- Kirchhoff hypothesis-
First order,second order approximation theories – improved 9 25
theories- subsequent development of general nonlinear theories and
specialized shell theories – shallow shells- Membrane or
momentless state of stress. The highest efficiency of a shell as a
structural member is associated with its thinness and curvature.
Statics of a shell:Hookes law for thin shell – Differential element
isolated from a shell by means of four sections normal to its middle

surface and tangential to the lines α and α + dα , β and β + dβ.

Stress resultants and Couples – Equilibrium of shell element – Six
equations of equilibrium ( reduced to 5 with 8 unknowns)- Reduced
to three equations of equilibrium- Expressions for stress resultants
and stress couples in terms of strains and curvatures.
Folded Plates: Classifications, applications – analysis methods
Module IV
Deformation of Sells: Definitions and notations- Stress resultants
and moment resultants – Bending strain considering the unit
elongation of a thin lamina at a distance from the middle surface –
Considering radii of curvature after deformation and stretching of
the middle surface – Resultant forces per unit length and moment
resultants in terms of the three components of the strains of the
middle surface and three quantities representing the changes of
curvature and the twist of the middle surface. Discussion on
deformation of shells where bending stresses can be neglected and
membrane theory can be accepted.
Shells in the form of surface of revolution and loaded
symmetrically with respect to their axis: Particular cases of shell in
the form of surface of revolution – Spherical Dome. 15 25
Membrane Theory of Cylindrical Shells: Equations of equilibrium
and solutions.
Membrane Theory of Shells of Double Curvature other than
Shells of Revolution : Geometrical relations – Radius vector of a
point on a surface given in the form z = f(x,y) – Area of element –
the first and second quadratic forms- Equations of CODAZZI and
GAUSS. Principal curvatures – Gauss curvature. Synclastic ,
developable or anticlastic surfaces.
Pseudo stress resultant: Equations of equilibrium – Reduction of
three equations of equilibrium to a single differential equation by
introducing a stress function as suggested by Pucher . A shell in the
form of an Elliptic Paraboloid – A shell in the form of a Hyperbolic
Paraboloid.
End Semester Exam
Year of
Introduction
MICROSTRUCTURE
06CE6158 AND INNOVATIONS
3-0-0-3 2015
IN STRUCTURAL
CONCRETE

Pre-requisites Basic Knowledge of Engineering chemistry and physics
Course Objectives
To familiarize the students with the concept of the microstructure of concrete, its
engineering properties and the recent advancement in concrete making so that they can
cope up with the modern developments in construction industry.
Syllabus
Microstructure of cement paste- property relationship in hydrated cement paste-
Characteristic and requirement of Self-compacting Concrete- requirement of SCC in fresh
state – test methods- temperature effect on concrete – Material properties under
temperature – Pozzolanic reaction of different materials – Characterization of concrete
using XRD, SEM, and TGA
Course Outcome
The students can apply the knowledge of the various complexities and significances of
concrete, the effects of temperature on concrete, characteristics of high performance
concrete, self compacting concrete and their engineering properties in an elaborate
manner.
Textbooks
1. P. Kumar Mehta and Paulo J. M. Monteiro, “Concrete, Microstructure, Properties
and Materials” Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai.
2. J.A. Purkiss, “Fire Safety Engineering” Butterworth-Heinemann.
3. E.G. Butcher and A.C. Parnell, “Designing for Fire Safety” John Wiley and Sons.
4. E.E. Smith and T.Z. Harmathy, “Design Buildings for Fire Safety” ASTM Special
Technical Publication 685, A Symposium Sponsored by ASTM Committee EQ5
on Fire Standards.
5. A.M. Neville, “Properties of Concrete” Addison Wesley Longman Limited,
England.
6. A.M. Neville and J.J. Brooks, “Concrete Technology” Pearson Education, Asia.
7. P.C. Varghese, “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design” PHI Learning Private
Limited, New Delhi.
References
1. P.J.M. Bartos, M. Sonebi and A.K. Tamimi, “Workability and Rheology of Fresh
Concrete: Compendium of Tests” RILEM Publications S.A.R.L,France.
2. V.S. Ramachandran and James J., “Handbook of Analytical Techniques in
Concrete Science and Technology, Principles, Techniques and Applications”
William Andrew Publishing, U.S.A.

3. George Widmann, “Interpreting TGA Curves” User Com.
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
The Structure of Concrete: - Significance and Complexities,
Structure of aggregate phase, Structure of hydrated cement paste,
Solids in hydrated cement paste, Voids in hydrated cement paste
and Water in hydrated cement paste.
12 25
Structure property relationships in hydrated cement paste:- Strength,
Dimensional stability and Durability.
Transition zone in concrete: - Significance of transition zone,
Structure of transition zone, Strength of transition zone and
Influence of transition zone on properties of concrete.
Module II
Self-compacting Concrete:- Introduction, Definition and terms like
Addition, admixture, Binder, Filling ability, Fines (Powder), Flow
ability, Fluidity, Passing ability, Robustness, Segregation resistance,
Slump-flow, Thixotrophy, Viscosity modifying admixture,
constituent materials, Mix design, Test methods and conformation.
Engineering Properties:- Compressive strength, Tensile strength, 10 25
Modulus of elasticity, Creep, Shrinkage, Coefficient of thermal
expansion, Bond to reinforcement, Shear force capacity, Fire
resistance and durability.
Requirements:- Basic and Additional requirements and
Requirements in fresh state, Consistence classification, Slump flow,
Viscosity, Passing ability and Segregation resistance.
Module III
Effect of Temperature on Concrete:- Stressed, Unstressed and
Unstressed residual test methods.
Important material properties of concrete under temperature:- 10 25
Thermal expansion, Thermal conductivity, Thermal capacity and
thermal diffusivity, Modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, Stress-
strain relationship and Creep deformation.
Strength: - Compressive and Tensile. Influence of aggregate type.

Module IV
Supplementary Cementitious Materials:- Different materials- Glass,
Saw dust ash, fly ash, Silica fume - Pozzolanic reaction.
Characterization of Concrete (Concept Only):- X-Ray Diffraction
Analysis (XRD):- Introduction, Basic Principle, Identification of
Major Phases Present in Cement/Clinker, Sample Preparation and
X-Ray Diffractometry in Concrete, Hydrated Cement Paste, 14 25
Aggregate Interface.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Analysis: Introduction of
Scanning Electron Microscopy, Specimen Preparation, Concrete
under the SEM, Mineral Admixtures in Concrete.
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA): - Introduction, Interpreting
TGA Curves related to Concrete
End Semester Exam

REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE OF 3-0-0-3 2015
06CE6258 STRUCTURES
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
1. To introduce the concepts of repair, retrofitting, rehabilitation and restoration and to
identify the damages occurring during construction.
2. To provide a comprehensive knowledge on the diagnosis, assessment and material
applications related to maintenance and rehabilitation of structures.
Syllabus
Damage Causes - Investigation and diagnosis - repair materials –polymer, sprayed concrete-
Protective coatings - Underwater repair - Non Destructive Testing
Course Outcome
Students will be able to acquire knowledge about various retrofitting and rehabilitation
techniques to be adopted in the field of work.
Textbooks
1. Agarwal P & Shrikahande M -, Earthquake resistant design of structures, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt Ltd.
2. R Santhakumar – Concrete technology, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
References
1. A. R Santhakumar – Concrete technology, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Importance of maintenance - Causes of damage – effects due to climate,
temperature, chemicals, and corrosion – design and construction errors -
damages occurring during construction: Cracks- surface texture defects-
12 25
color variation surface blemishes- lack of cover. Concrete floors: causes
of defects – floor slabs – screeds- toppings.
Investigation and diagnosis – aspects of inspection – assessment
procedure for evaluating a damaged structure.

Module II
Concrete repair materials and methods: Portland cement- high alumina
cement- aggregate- column or beam jacketing - Polymers for concrete
repair: polymer modified cementation systems- resin repair mortars-
properties of polymer based repair materials- polymer bonding aids-
repair of cracks/ resin injection- external bonding of steel plates – 14 25
polymer impregnation.
Repairs to cracked concrete: purpose- classification- cracks with and
without further movement expected- vacuum impregnation.
Hand applied repair of spalled concrete: preparation – choice of material
– cement based – resin based- curing
Module III
Sprayed concrete: Dry and wet process – plants and equipments –
properties – specification – requirements- quality control – workman ship
– practical aspects.
Large volume repairs: preparation – form work – mix design – placing
and compacting – grouted aggregate construction – curing.
10 25
Leak sealing: site investigation- conventional methods – surface seals –
liquid flow and pressure consideration – sealing from downstream side –
injection techniques – equipments and materials – methods in tunnels or
pipelines
Protective coatings in concrete repair and maintenance: need – types-
surface preparation – methods of paint application – selection of
protective coating
Module IV
Underwater repair: preparation – patch repair – injection – large scale
placement. 12
Repair of structures damaged due to earthquakes – Non Destructive
Testing
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
QUANTITATIVE
06CE6358 TECHNIQUES IN
3-0-0-3 2015
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT#
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
To study the various quantitative techniques applied to construction industry.
Syllabus
Linear programming-Graphical and Simplex Methods, Duality and Post- Optimality
Analysis-Transportation and Assignment Problems. Inventory control-Quality control -
Inventory control-working capital management-Decision Making & Risk Analysis.
Course Outcome
On completion of this course students will be able to solve different problems related to
construction projects which involves operation research, production management and
financial management.
Textbooks
1. Vohra, N.D. “Quantitative Techniques in Management ", Tata McGraw Hill Co.,
Ltd , New Delhi, 1990.
2. Seehroeder, R.G., “Operations Management ", McGraw Hill, USA, 1982.
3. Levin, R.I, Rubin, D.S., and Stinsonm J., “Quantitative Approaches to
Management ", McGraw Hill Book Co.,1988.
References
1. Frank Harrison, E., “The Managerial Decision Making Process ",Houghton
Mifflin, 1995.
2. RL Varshney and KL Maheshwari , “Managerial economics”, Sultan Chand,
1990.
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
10 25
Operations Research- Introduction to Operations research-Linear

programming-Graphical and Simplex Methods, Duality and Post-

Optimality Analysis-Transportation and Assignment Problems.
Module II
Production Management
12 25
Inventory control: EOQ, Quantity Discounts, Safety Stock-
Replacement Theory-PERT and CPM -Simulation Models-Quality
Control.
Module III
Financial Management: Working Capital Management- Compound 10 25
Interest and Present Value methods-Discounted Cash Flow
Techniques-Capital Budgeting
Module IV
Decision Making & Risk Analysis - Decision Theory-Decision
Rules-Decision making under conditions of certainty, risk and 10 25
uncertainty-Decision trees-Utility Theory Cost concept -Pricing
techniques Game Theory application.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
06CE6068
MINI PROJECT 0-0-4-2 2015
Pre-requisites STAAD Pro.,SAP 2000,NISA
Course Objectives
To give the students an understanding on effective use of a suitable design/analysis
software package.
Syllabus
During the course of the second semester each student need to undertake mini project.
The student can execute this project by effective use of a suitable design/analysis
software package. This may be as far as possible, a software studied as part of the
curriculum or any other suitable package. In any case, at the end of the mini project, the
student should be well versed with the different aspects of the software. Each student
must keep a project notebook, which shall be checked periodically throughout the
semester, as part of evaluation. At the end of the training student shall submit a report in
the prescribed format to the department.
Assessment process
This course is mandatory and a student has to pass the course to become eligible for the
award of degree. The student shall make a presentation before a committee constituted by
the department which will assess the mini project based on the report submitted and the
presentation made. Marks will be awarded out of 100 assigned as per the regulations.
Course Outcome
After the successful completion of the mini project, the students should be capable of
conducting the analysis and design of structures and be well versed in the software
package chosen.

Year of
Introduction
06CE6078 COMPUTER AIDED

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 0-0-2-1 2015
AND DESIGN LAB
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
 Practical training related to structural engineering.
 Ability to solve stress analysis problems.
 Structural analysis & design software STAAD, ETABS & ANSYS
Syllabus
Structural Analysis & Design using the following software
STAAD
The student has to practice the packages by working out different types of problems.
1. Analysis and design of various structural elements like beams, portal frames etc.
2. Analysis and design of trusses
3. Analysis and design of framed structures
Loading : Dead Load, Live Load, Wind Load ( IS: 875 Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3), Earth
Quake
Load (IS: 1893 Part 1) and its Combinations as per codal Provisions
ETABS
Linear Static Analysis of Continuous Beams, Portal Frames, Truss (2D and 3D),
Multistoried Building.
Loading : Dead Load, Live Load, Wind Load ( IS: 875 Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3), Earth
Quake
Load (IS: 1893 Part 1) and its Combinations as per codal Provisions
Linear dynamic analysis of Continuous Beams, Portal Frames
ANSYS
Linear Static Analysis of Continuous Beams, Portal Frames, Truss (2D and 3D), Plates
(Plane Stress and Plane Strain)
Linear dynamic analysis of Continuous Beams, Portal Frames
Course Outcome
The student shall be able to analyse and design various structural components for
different types of loading.

Year of
Introduction
ADVANCED
DESIGN OF
3-0-0-3 2015
06CE7117 STEEL
STRUCTURES
Basic knowledge of structural analysis

Pre-requisites
Basic knowledge of Steel design
Course Objectives
 To learn the behaviour and design of steel structures, such as light gauge sections,
Crane gantry girders, bridges etc
 To develop the ability to perform analysis and design of steel structures
Syllabus
Plastic Theory- limit state design- Industrial buildings - steel towers - Light gauge
sections - Cold form steel – Steel bridges
Course Outcome
The students will acquire knowledge of behaviour and design of steel structures, such as
light gauge sections, Crane gantry girders, bridges etc
The student will be able to perform analysis and design of various steel structures
Textbooks
1. Arya, A.S, “Design of Steel Structures”, Newchand & bros, Roorkee, 1982
2. Ram Chandra, “Design of Steel Structures II”, Standard Book House, Delhi.
3. Dayaratnam, “Design of steel structures”.
4. Rajagopalan, “Design of Storage structures”.
5. Baker, “Steel skeleton”.
References
1. S.K.Duggal , “Design of Steel Structures”, McGraw Hill.
2. Lynn S.Beedle, “Plastic Analysis of steel frames”.
3. J. Rhodes and R.M. Lawson "Design of Structures using Cold Formed Steel
Sections, SCI Publication 089, The Steel Construction Institute, U.K. 1992.
4. Relevant IS Codes.
Course Plan

Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Theory of plastic bending- plastic hinge concept- mechanism
method- application of continuous beam- plastic moment
14 25
distribution
Introduction to limit state design, analysis procedure and design
philosophy
Module II
Design of members subjected to lateral loads and axial loads –
Principles of analysis and design of Industrial buildings and bents –
14 25
Crane gantry girders and crane columns – Bracing of industrial
buildings and bents – Earth quake action of industrial building
Analysis and design of steel towers, trestles and masts
Module III
Design of light gauge sections – Types of cross sections – Local
buckling and post buckling – Design of compression and Tension
members – Beams – Deflection of beams – Combined stresses and 12 25
connections.
Cold form steel - under compression, under bending – Design of
continuous beam and column
Module IV
Bridge- classification and type, load and load combination of 14 25
highway and rail way bridges- Design of typical truss bridge- wind
and earthquake effect
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
STABILITY OF
3-0-0-3 2015
06CE7217 STRUCTURES
Basic knowledge of Strength of Materials

Pre-requisites
Basic understanding of buckling, crushing and crippling
Course Objectives
 To impart the need for stability concepts
 To explain buckling
 To demonstrate the critical load computations on different structural members
using analytical, approximate and numerical methods
Syllabus
Introduction to stability analysis:–Stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium–Stability
Criteria.–Euler’s theory–assumptions and limitations - Energy approach and principles-
Approximate methods-Rayleigh Ritz–Galerkin’s method. General treatment of column:-
Stability problem as an Eigen value problem–Short and long columns - Elastic instability
of columns Stability of Beam columns:–Beam column equation– Energy method –
Solutions for various end conditions–Stability of Frames:-Buckling of frames with and
without sway for fixed and hinged end conditions-Energy approach Stability of plates:–
Inplane and lateral loads–Introduction to torsional buckling, lateral buckling and inelastic
buckling. Finite element application to stability analysis– Finite element stability
analysis–Element stiffness matrix –Derivation of element stiffness matrix and geometric
stiffness matrix for a beam element.
Course Outcome
On the successful completion of the course students are expected to
 Understand the physical interpretation of buckling
 Compute critical load on columns, beam columns, frames and plates
 Use equilibrium, energy, approximate and numerical methods for the computation
of critical loads
Textbooks
1. Ziegler H, “Principles of structural stability”, Blarsdell, Wallham, Mass, 1963.
2. Thompson J M, G W Hunt, “General stability of elastic stability”, Wiley,New York.
3. Timoshenko, Gere, “Theory of elastic stability”, McGraw Hill, New York.
References
1. Don O Brush, B O OAlmorth, Buckling of Bars, plates and shells,
2. Cox H L, The buckling of plates and shells, Macmillam, New York, 1963.

3. O C Zienkiewicz ,.Finite Element Method ,fourth Edition,McGraw Hill.
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Introduction to stability analysis:–Stable, unstable and neutral
equilibrium–Stability Criteria. Fourth order Elastica – large
deflection of bars differential equation for generalized bending
problems–Euler’s theory–assumptions and limitations -Introduction 14 25
to methods for the determination of buckling loads on columns –
Moment equilibrium method-Fourth order elastica - Energy
approach and principles-Approximate methods-Rayleigh Ritz–
Galerikin’s method.
Module II
General treatment of column:- Stability problem as an Eigen
value problem–Short and long colummns - Elastic instability of 14 25
columns - Various modes of failure for various end conditions–
both ends hinged–both ends fixed–one end fixed other end free–
one end fixed other end hinged–Energy approach.
Module III
Stability of Beam columns:–Beam column equation–Solution of
differential equation for various lateral loads–udl and concentrated
loads– Energy method – Solutions for various end conditions– 16 30
bottom fixed– bottom hinged –Horizontal compression members-
Stability of Frames:-Buckling of frames with and without sway for
fixed and hinged end conditions-Energy approach
Module IV
Stability of plates:–Inplane and lateral loads– Boundary
conditions–Critical buckling pressure–Aspect ratio – Introduction
to torsional buckling, lateral buckling and inelastic buckling.
Finite element application to stability analysis– Finite element
stability analysis–Element stiffness matrix –Geometric stiffness
matrix–Derivation of element stiffness matrix and geometric
stiffness matrix for a beam element. 12 20
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
ADVANCED
FOUNDATION 3-0-0-3 2015
06CE7317 ENGINEERING
Pre-requisites Basic knowledge about the soil properties and geomechanics
Course Objectives
 To impart knowledge about various soil exploration techniques and testing.
 To enable students to select the best foundation solution for different types of
civil engineering problems
 To impart knowledge of design of various foundations such as pile foundation,
machine foundation etc. and correct selection of soil parameters for foundation
design
Syllabus
Soil Exploration and testing-, Field CBR test-Plate Load Test - Geophysical Methods,
Soil report - Bore hole Log - Foundation classification - Settlement of foundations -
Classification of pile foundations - Pile load test- Wells and Caissons - Machine
foundation - Types of Isolation - Construction aspects of machine foundation
Course Outcome
On completing the course the student should be able to:
 Design and analyse foundation systems using conventional methods
 Design appropriate foundation systems based on ground-investigation data and be
able to select correct soil parameters for the designs
Textbooks
1. Bowles JE, Foundation analysis and design, Mc Graw Hill
2. G.A.Leonards - Foundation Engineering-Mc Graw Hill Book Co.
3. Gopal Ranjan &ASR Rao-Basic applied Soil Mechanics, New Age International
publishers
References
1. N.P.Kurian, Design of foundation systems-Narosa Publishing House, Madras
2. W.C.Teng. Foundation Design-Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
3. Tomlinson M.J Pile design and construction practice-Point Publications, London
Course Plan
Contents Sem.
Contact
Exam

Hours Marks
Module I
Soil Exploration and testing: Methods of exploration-Boring,
Sampling of soils, Bore log-Standard penetration Test-Field Vane 12 25
shear Test-Static Cone Penetration Test-Dynamic Cone penetration
tests, Operation of Penetrometer, Field CBR test-Plate Load Test,
Geophysical Methods, Soil report, Bore hole Log
Module II
Foundation classification: Selection of foundations; Geotechnical
design parameters- Bearing capacity – Methods by Terzaghi,
Meyerhoff, Hansen and IS Code, Proportioning of Foundations for
equal settlement, loads for design, depth of foundation, concepts of
net and gross loads. Analysis of shallow foundations in clay and 14 25
sand - individual and combined footings, and rafts - floating and
partially compensated.
Settlement of foundations-immediate settlement –consolidation
settlement-Total and differential settlement-causes –permissible
settlements
Module III
Classification of pile foundations – Selection of pile foundations -
friction piles, end bearing piles, laterally loaded piles, Load
carrying capacity of individual piles – static formula, IS Method,
dynamic formula, Pile load test – pull out test, lateral load test,
initial load test, routine load test and cyclic load test, negative skin 12 25
friction, pile spacing and group action, Settlement analysis of
individual and group of piles
Wells and Caissons- types of well foundations-Depth of wells-
bearing capacity-Design and
construction of wells and caissons –sinking of wells
Module IV
Machine foundation : Introduction, Simple harmonic motion,
fundamentals of vibration, Modes of vibration, Free and forced
vibration with and without damping, Amplitude excitation,
Quadratic excitation, Types of machines and machine foundation, 12 25
General criteria for design of machine foundation, Vibration
Analysis for machine foundation, Elastic half space theory for rigid
footings, Foundation for reciprocating machines, Vibration
Isolation – Types of Isolation, Method of isolation, Isolating
materials.

Construction aspects of machine foundation – concrete,

Reinforcement, Expansion joints, connecting elements, spring
absorbers
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
QUALITY
MANAGEMENT &
06CE7127 SAFETY IN 3-0-0-3 2015
CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING*
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
 To understand the elements of quality planning and its implication.
 To create awareness about the advantages of quality assurance and means of
quality control.
 To study the quality management system in construction.
 To study and understand the various safety concepts and its requirement in
construction projects.
Syllabus
Quality Assurance and Control, Safety aspects in construction industry, Safety in material
handling and equipments, Effect of temperature on properties of building materials,
Classification of buildings.
Course Outcome
The students will be able to gain knowledge about the importance of quality and safety in
construction and will be skilled to manage both at work place.
Textbooks
1. Construction Safety Management – K.N.Vaid
2. Construction Safety Security & Loss Prevention – J.B.Fullman
3. Modern Methods of Material Handling –Linger.L
4. Fire Safety in Building – V.A.K. Jain
5. Occupational Safety Management & Engineering – Willi Hammer
6. James, J.O Brien, “Construction Inspection Handbook - Quality Assurance and
Quality Control ", Van Nostrand, New York, 1989. 11
References
2. Juran Frank, J.M. and Gryna, F.M. " Quality planning and Analysis ", Tata
McGraw Hill, 1982.
3. Steven McCabe, “Quality Improvement Techniques in Construction ", Addisson
Wesley Longman Ltd., England, 1998.

Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Inspection, Control and enforcement, Quality Management Systems
and Method, Responsibilities and authorities in Quality assurance
and Quality control-Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and 10 25
Consultants, Quality circle, Quality Management- Quality policy,
Objectives and methods in construction industry -Taguchi's concept
of quality Codes and standards-Documents- procedures -Total QA /
QC Programme
Module II
Quality Assurance and Control -Objectives-Regularity agent-
Owner, Design, Contract And Construction Oriented Objectives,
Methods -Techniques, Quality control by Statistical methods – 10 25
Sampling by attributes and variables, Needs Of QA/QC - Different
Aspects of Quality-Appraisals, Factors Influencing Construction
Quality-Critical, Standardization.
Module III
Safety aspects in construction industry – human factors – role of
different groups in safety –steps in accident recovery. Safety in
various construction operations – Excavation – under-water works–
Ladders and Scaffolds – Design of scaffolding - Tunneling –
Blasting – Demolition – confined Space – National Building Code
12 25
Provisions on construction safety, Construction safety manuals.
Safety in material handling and equipments –storage and stacking
of construction materials. Safety in Vehicles, Cranes, Tower
Cranes, Wire Ropes, Pulley blocks, Mixers. Temporary power
supply. Theories and principles of accident –frequency – rate –
serviceability rate – incident rate – activity rate, first aid
Module IV
Effect of temperature on properties of building materials – test of
combustibility – test of fire resistance of building elements – fire
protection. 10 25
Classification of buildings based on occupancy and fire resistance
as per NBC. Fire Zones -
Principles of Fire extinguishment – fire bucket, sand bucket, fire

blanket, fire pails and water barrels, horse reels; Description,

working principle, method of operation of different types of
portable fire extinguishers – water type, foam type, dry powder
type, CO2 type, vaporizing liquid type; Care, inspection, and
maintenance of portable extinguishers.
End Semester Exam

Year of
Introduction
CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS AND 3-0-0-3 2015
06CE7227 LEGAL ASPECTS
Pre-requisites NIL
Course Objectives
To provide an overview of all laws and legal procedures related to construction projects
in various stages of project cycle.
Syllabus
Types of contracts - Contractor’s obligation - Contract claims and damages – arbitration –
dispute - Financial remedies
Course Outcome
Students will be able to apply these laws and legal procedures to deal with the issues in
construction industry. Also they will acquire knowledge on formulating and managing
construction contracts.
Textbooks
1. Murdoch J R, Hughes W, Construction contracts: Law and Management, Spon
Press Taylor and Francis series.
2. M Krishnan Nair – Law of contracts, Orient Longman
3. Avatar Singh – Law of contracts & Specific Relief, Earsten Book Co.
References
1. John G. Betty., “Engineering Contracts”, McGraw Hill,2003
2. Patil, B.S., "Building and Engineering Contracts" Mrs. S.B. Patil, Pune.
3. Gajaria G.T., “Laws Relating to Building and Engineering Contracts in India ",
M.M.Tripathi Private Ltd., Bombay, 1982.
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
15 25
Indian Contract act: elements of contracts –types of contracts - use

– characteristics – risks – design and build contracts – management

contracts – construction management contracts.
Tendering and contract information: meaning of construction
contracts – contracts by agreement – contracts by tender; Liability
in contract and tort: Law of Torts-express terms – exception clauses
– incorporation by reference – implied terms – liability in tort for
negligence.
Module II
Contractor’s obligation: standard work – statutory obligations –
coordination and management – transfer of materials. Employer’s
obligation: Implied obligation – responsibility of contract
administrator – responsibility of site condition – health and safety. 15 25
Time: commencement – progress – completion – contractor’s
obligation after completion – extension of time. Payment:
employer’s obligation to pay – the contract sum – variation –
fluctuations – retention money.
Module III
Contractor’s claim for loss and expenses: contract claims and
damages – ground for contractual claims – claims procedure –
qualification of claims. Insurance – bonds – guarantees. Sub- 12 25
contracting: reasons – legal basis – domestic sub contracts –
defaults – right – employer’s selection of sub contractors –
selection procedure.
Module IV
Financial remedies for breach of contract: general damages –
liquidated damages – quantum merit claims – Non-adversarial 14 25
dispute resolution: nature – role of contract administrator – dispute
resolution; adversarial dispute resolution: adjudication – arbitration
– litigation. Specifications and drawings.
End Semester Exam

06CE7327 DISASTER
3-0-0-3 2015
MANAGEMENT*
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
The intent of the course is to give an insight into the impact of disasters, Disaster Management,
Disaster Mitigation and Disaster Planning. It also aims at further development and involvement
of different organizations in disaster mitigation process.
Syllabus
Disaster Management Cycles Phase II, Phases III and IV and about the Disaster Community and
planning ,Disaster Planning
Course Outcome
To enable the students to plan effectively the disaster management system and will be exposed to
the mitigation techniques.
Textbooks
1. Dave, P. K.. Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Management: A Holistic
Approach. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd., 2009
2. Narayan, B. ,Disaster Management, New Delhi: A.P.H. Publishing Corporation ,2009
3. Kumar, N.. Disaster Management. New Delhi: Alfa Publications. ,2009
4. Ghosh, G. K., Disaster Management. New Delhi: A.P.H Publishing Corporation. ,2008
References
1. Goel, S. L., Disaster Management. New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publication Pvt. Ltd. ,2008
2. Singh, R. B. ,Disaster Management. New Delhi: Rawat Publications., 2008.
Course Plan
Sem.
Contact
Contents Exam
Hours
Marks
Module I
Disaster Management – Causes And Types Of Disasters- -Principles And
Components Of Disaster Management - Management Cycle – Phase I: 10 25
Mitigation, And Strategies; Hazard Identification And Vulnerability
Analysis- Emerging Trends In Disaster Mitigation- Sustainable
Development For Disaster Mitigation – Disaster forecasting

Module II
Phases-Disaster Management Cycle – Phase II: Preparedness, Disaster
Risk Reduction(DRR), Emergency Operation Plan (EOP), Mainstreaming
Child Protection and Gender in Emergency Planning, Assessment, 12 25
Disaster Management Cycle – Phases III and IV: Response and recovery,
Response aims, Response Activities, Modern and traditional responses to
disasters, Disaster Recovery, and Plan , Disasters as opportunities for
development initiatives
Module III
Disaster Community-Community-based Initiatives in Disaster
management -Based Approach, categories of involved organizations:
Government, Non-government organizations (NGOs), Regional And 10 25
International Organizations, Panchayaths, Community Workers, National
And Local Disaster Managers, Policy Makers, Grass-Roots Workers,
Methods Of Dissemination Of Information, Community-Based Action
Plan
Module IV
Disaster Planning-Disaster Response Personnel and duties, Community 10 25
Mitigation Goals, PreDisaster Mitigation Plan, Personnel Training,
Volunteer Assistance, School-based Programme
End Semester Exam

SEMINAR 0-0-2-2 2015

06CE7037
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
To enable the students to
 refer national & international journals
 interpret the data available and present the same in a systematic manner.
Syllabus
Students have to register for the seminar and select a topic in consultation with any faculty
member offering courses for the programme. The paper should be a detailed study on a recent
advancement/trend in the field of structural engineering or construction management. A detailed
write-up on the topic of the seminar is to be prepared in the prescribed format given by the
Department. The seminar shall be of 30 minutes duration and a committee with the Head of the
department as the chairman and two faculty members from the department as members shall
evaluate the seminar based on the coverage of the topic, presentation and ability to answer the
questions put forward by the committee.
Course Outcome
The student will be able to present the seminar in a befitting manner and answer to the queries
regarding the selected topic.

RESEARCH
PROJECT (PHASE 0-0-8-6 2015
06CE7047 1)
Pre-requisites Nil
Course Objectives
Syllabus
The project work is carried out in two phases – Phase I in III semester and Phase II in IV
semester. Project work is to be evaluated both in the third and the fourth semesters. Based on
these evaluations the grade is finalised in the fourth semester. Each student is expected to do an
individual project.
Normally, students are expected to do the project within the college. However, they are permitted
to do the project in an industry or in a government research institute under a qualified supervisor
from that organization. Progress of the project work is to be evaluated at the end of the third
semester. For this, a committee headed by the head of the department with two other faculty
members in the area of the project, of which one shall be the project supervisor. If the project is
done outside the college , ( provision is available for them only in the fourth semester), the
external supervisor associated with the student will also be a member of the committee. Final
evaluation of the project will be taken up only on completion of the project in the fourth semester.
This shall be done by a committee constituted for the purpose by the principal of the college. The
concerned head of the department shall be the chairman of this committee. It shall have two
senior faculty members from the same department, project supervisor and the external supervisor,
if any, of the student and an external expert either from an academic/R&D organization or from
Industry as members. Final project grading shall take into account the progress evaluation done in
the third semester and the project evaluation in the fourth semester. If the quantum of work done
by the candidate is found to be unsatisfactory, the committee may extend the duration of the
project up to one more semester, giving reasons for this in writing to the student. Normally
further extension will not be granted and there shall be no provision to register again for the
project. M.Tech projects should be socially relevant and research oriented ones.
Project evaluation weights shall be as follows:-
Marks in III Semester: 50
Progress evaluation by the Project Supervisor : 20 Marks
Presentation and evaluation by the committee : 30 Marks
Course Outcome
On completion of the project (Phase 1) the student is expected to conduct preliminary work and
review previous literatures on a relevant and research oriented topic to be continued in the
following semester.

RESEARCH PROJECT 0-0-21-12 2015

06CE7018
(PHASE 2)
Pre-requisites
Course Objectives
Syllabus
Phase II of the project work shall be in continuation of Phase I ONLY. At the completion of a
project, the student shall submit a project report, which will be evaluated (end semester
assessment) by duly appointed examiner(s). This evaluation will be based on the project report
and a viva voce examination on the project. The method of assessment for Phase II is as given:
Marks in IV semester : 100
Project evaluation by the supervisor/s : 30 Marks
Presentation & evaluation by the Committee : 30 Marks
Evaluation by the External expert : 40 Marks
Course Outcome
At the successful completion of a project, the student will be well versed in the work and should
submit a report of the work done.

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KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

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SCHEME AND SYLLABI FOR M. Tech. DEGREE PROGRAMME IN

B 06CE6027* Structural Dynamics 4-0-0 40 60 3 4

E 06CE6X57 Elective I 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

G 06CE6077 Seminar 0-0-2 100 0 0 2

06CE6157# Advanced Concrete Technology

06CE6257## Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity

06CE6357** Construction Equipments & Management

* Common with CASE

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

D 06CE6X48 Elective II 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

E 06CE6X58 Elective III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

F 06CE6068 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 0 0 2

Elective II - (06CE6X48) Elective III- (06CE6X58)

Microstructrures and Innovations

Matrix Methods of Repair and Maitenance of

Analysis of Plates and Quantitative Techniques in

* Common with CASE

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

End Semester Exam

A 06CE7X17 Elective IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

B 06CE7X27 Elective V 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

06CE7037 Seminar 0-0-2 100 0 0 2

Quality Management and

Construction Contracts and

*Common with CEAM

End Semester Exam

Total Credits for all semesters: 68

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Pre-requisites Basic concepts of analysis and design of structures

 The concept of yield line and its analysis in structures

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

and retrofitting techniques.- Base Isolation and dampers.

End Semester Exam

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Basic knowledge of Mechanics of Materials

Clough & Penzien, “Dynamics of Structures”.

Timoshenko, “Vibration Problems in Engineering”.

Anil K Chopra, “Dynamics of structures”, Pearson Education

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

End Semester Exam

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Management information systems – definition – evolution –

End Semester Exam

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

 To give awareness to different numerical solutions

1. Rajasekaran. S, “Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering – A practical

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Numerical Solution of Partial differential equations: 10 25

End Semester Exam

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Basic understanding of concrete properties and properties of

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Admixture in concrete: Supplementary cementitious materials

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Mix design: Factors affecting mix proportion –Variability of

End Semester Exam

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Pre-requisites Basic understanding of solid mechanics

M.Tech Syllabus –Structural Engineering and Construction Management